Not judging
Unselfishness
Being there in good...and bad.... times
Forgiving
Seeing that nobody (including ourselves) is perfect
Waiting before "reacting" unless in immediate danger (sometimes very hard to do and only we ourselves can sometimes "judge" if we are in emotional danger too........)
Lack of cruelty (which can take many forms)
Working on positive change for ourselves, but not walking away easiily from those who have been there for us
Loyalty
Ability to laugh at ourselves
Sense of humour